The Architecture of the Playing Field : Shaping Space in Sport.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cleary, Richard L.

Series:

Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports facilities--Design and construction.

Sports facilities.

Athletic fields.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the role of spatial design and architecture in shaping the playing fields of sports. It explores how the physical layouts, from soccer pitches to golf courses, influence athletic performance, strategy, and culture. By delving into the philosophical and structural aspects of sports spaces, the author highlights how these environments frame competition and create distinct identities for games. With a focus on the relationship between sports, architecture, and society, the book addresses the technical and cultural narratives that define the interaction between athletes, spectators, and the spaces they inhabit. It is intended for scholars, architects, sports enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of sports and design. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations

Introduction

Chapter 1. Frames

Chapter 2. Mediated Space

Chapter 3. Laboratories of Spatial Invention

Chapter 4. Sports, Space, and Culture

Epilogue. Big Air

Acknowledgments

Notes

Bibliography

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781477331309

1477331301

9781477331316

147733131X

OCLC:

1485652572